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From: George Pinto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Goanet]Re: Asian Pope a possibility: Cardinal Toppo Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2004 08:26:49 -0800 (PST)
George,
The first, "the rock" Peter was definitely Asian. And subsequent couple of followers, including Clement.
Even during Peter's time the Pauline schism had begun, thereby promoting a series of rival popes, all Asiatic.
But, aside from Toppo, there is a Goan candidate from Pakistan; quite a hot one, I believe!
Alfred
It is difficult for me to believe that historically the Holy Spirit has always guided towards
European Popes. Unless of course the Holy Spirit is European - perhaps Italian? More likely,
Europeans have picked Europeans.
Regards, George
> Asian Pope a possibility: Cardinal Toppo
>
> Press Trust of India Kolkata, November 24
>
> "The papal election is guided by the Holy Spirit." To elect a Pope, Cardinals
> from the world over meet at the Vatican for a week-long Conclave during which
> they remain closeted in prayer and meditation before creating a panel of
> candidates.
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